BLOCKBUSTER BERLIN
09 - 13 December 2024
from £695pp sharing
Single room fare £855
Deposit, just £150 pp
Included in the holiday cost:
· Return flights from Dublin to Berline with good flight times.
· Transfers from airport to hotel and v.v.
· One small piece cabin luggage (see below)
· One piece checked luggage - 10kgs
· 4 Nights in 4* Riu Hotel Plaza
· 4 x Breakfasts (Last day will be very early!)
· 2 evening meals and 1 lunch in local restaurants
· 2 x 3 Hour walking tours of Berlin
· Visit to Chatrlottenburg Palace and
Christmas Market
· Visit to German Parliament Building (Note: This can be cancelled at short notice!)
· Full ATOL financial protection
· Escorted by Alan Couser
Not included:
Travel insurance, meals, drinks or excursions not included in above, travel other than with the group.
Flight Details (Provisional, but should be correct)
09Dec24 Dublin - Berlin (Aer Lingus)
Dep. 3.30pm Arr. 6.50pm
13Dec24 Berlin - Dublin (Aer Lingus)
Dep. 10.20am Arr. 11.45am
Baggage Allowance per person one small piece of cabin luggage to fit under seat. (Max 33 x 25 x 20cm)
PLUS one piece of checked luggage - 10kgs
Baggage and flight upgrades.
It often costs as much to book luggage as it does the passenger. That is why we are offering you the option of travelling very light and paying nothing extra. If you really need more luggage, we can quote for it....but beware, it won't be cheap.
Add 1 x 10kg carry-on bag £25 each way
Checked bag 20kgs £34 each way
Choose your seat
Rows 2-6 £15 each way
Rows 6-11 £10 each way
Extra legroom seats £20 each way
Back of aircraft - no charge.
Tipping / Gratuities
Tips for staff in restaurants are already included in the cost of your holiday. Whilst no tipping of household staff in the hotels is necessary, it is customary, possibly expected, to leave a small tip for the staff who clean your room. This is not included in the cost of the holiday and is totally up to you as to how much, if anything, you decide to leave. The going rate is, however, around €2 or €3 pp/pd.
If you are having a coffee, beer or a snack, it is usual to round up the cost to the nearest one or two Euro. Any tip is always appreciated but rarely sought.
Weather, Clothes, Money, etc.
It is likely to be cold but probably not freezing. We recommend, therefore that you bring a selection of clothing but you can certainly leave your tee-shirts at home. A weatherproof is always a good idea, although Berlin has a lot less rainfall than we are accustomed to in Ireland.
Berlin is in Germany, so the local currency is Euro. Credit and Debit cards are widely accepted.
Being an international city, most people speak good English, so you will not have any problems.
Pickpockets are not common in Berlin but we always advise you to leave all valuables in your hotel safe and only carry what you might need for one day at a time. Better safe than sorry!
Public Transport is fantastic in Berlin, with buses, trams, Underground and Regional trains. Fares are cheap and we recommend using the public transport, wherever possible. All of our excursions and tours will include such travel.
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Call Acetours on
07808 366930
Or email; alan@acetours.eu
www.acetours.eu
RIU PLAZA HOTEL - BERLIN
Located right on the famous Kurfürstendamm, the Riu Plaza is currently undergoing a huge revamp, planned to finish this summer. Standard rooms are approx. 250 sq ft and feature en-suite bathrooms, air-con / heating, TV.
Your host, Alan, just visited it in April 2024 and is pleased to be able to offer it to our guests.
Meals
On two evenings, we will eat at typical Berlin restaurants, leaving one further evening free for you to eat wherever you wish. Your host, Alan Couser, will give you guidance and, if necessary, try to book tables for you.
Sightseeing and Christmas Markets
We have a packed itinerary, as you will see from the excursion details below, but you’ll still have plenty of time to do your own thing. If you wish..
Shopping
Right on your doorstep!
Excursions
Berlin Walking Tours – Included in fare
We will offer two three-hour tours but you can drop off at any stage. It involves quite a bit of walking but also includes travel by metro and/or bus. We will see all of the following places of interest and maybe some more; Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, KaDeWe Department Store, Berlin Zoo (definitely worth a visit), Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, Jewish Memorial, Friedrichstrasse, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz and, of course, some of the famous Berlin Wall.
Berlin – Charlottenburg Palace and Christmas Markets…..includes evening meal
Included in your fare
One of the largest and most impressive Palaces in Germany, this was once home to Kings and Queens, Kaisers and Kaiserinnen, Princes and Princesses. Our tour includes a self-guided tour of the palace at your own speed. All the rooms and exhibits are explained in detail, in English. You will also have time at its beautiful Christmas Market before walking a short distance for our evening meal.
Berlin Wall Walk and Museum (Extra cost - £ 15)
This is only for those fit enough to walk 5 – 7 miles, mostly on level paths but not entirely. An early morning walk with Alan Couser, starting at “Mauerpark” and walking to Brandenburg Gate, we will stop at the brand new Wall Visitor Centre and Wall Memorial, opened by Bundeskanzler Angela Merkel in November 2014 to commemorate 25 years since the Wall came down. We will, of course, stop for a coffee or a beer (included in cost). Transport to/from the hotel is also included.
Berlin - Reichstag Building – Included in the fare
Although this may not seem like the highlight of any tour of Berlin, believe me, it is. You cannot simply arrive here and get in. You must book in advance....months in advance. The Reichstag Building is the seat of the German Parliament, famously burnt down by the Nazis, although Adolf Hitler said he wasn’t there!!! It was again destroyed, this time seriously, by Allied bombing. Through the post-war years it was used as government offices but was in dreadful repair until Sir Norman Foster and a team of architects redesigned it, adding a spectacular new cupola made of glass. It was to become, once again, Germany’s Parliament. A wealth of history and a plethora of great stories will keep you spellbound. The cost includes an administration fee and audio guide.
Berlin – Friedrichstadt Palace Theatre
(Tickets from £40 - £100)
Come and see a unique world-class show at Europe’s top theatre, featuring the biggest stage outside Las Vegas and the longest line-up in the world. A musical extravaganza, a revue, where language is no barrier, with phenomenal costumes, dramatic stage sets and great music. We will have more details shortly,
Hop On – Hop Off Sightseeing Bus - £25 (24 hrs)
Always one of the best ways to see a city, you can pick up the bus from just across the road from the hotel. See the sights at your own pace; choose from one of two routes.
